Sometimes we run out of ideas about what to do on weekends or in our free time. So I made this long list of insanely fun activities you can check out anytime. Here they are:

1. Go for a walk and observe …

…whether is is around the park or a lake (or through the city center) and observe nature/people, take your time to really notice things.

Look at the way the river runs, the way people act. It is unexpectedly and surprisingly quite interesting activity.

2. Make a list of random things, write each thing down on the piece of paper, fold all of the papers and then pull out the random one.

Your job is to draw this thing as accurate as possible. Make that a game of more than one people.

Let someone else write down a few words and you pull out one paper. You do the same for the other person.

3. The same thing with papers as before but instead of drawing, play a pantomime.

4. Draw whatever your heart feels like.

5. Make a short movie.

Become a movie director and an actor for a day. You know you’ve wanted this. Who hasn’t? All the people I know would love to come up with the great or unique movie script or atleast a story plot.

Gather your family and/or friends and make a short script and a movie, it can be something funny or it can be an action, even drama. After it’s done, watch it together on a movie night….or, you know…like normal people do…upload it on YouTube.

(I meant to be a little sarcastic but have I succeeded? Meh, probably not.)

6. Take photos.

It can be with your DSLR camera or with you smartphone, if you don’t have a camera. It doesn’t matter really, as long as you enjoy it.

Go outside and take as many photos as possible, look for really interesting stuff, like unusial trees, beautiful leaves and flowers, buildings, anything really. You might find a true photographer within you.

And I’m not joking, that happened for me!

7. Jigsaw puzzle

Oh, the satisfaction it brings. I can’t describe it, I simply love this activity! I have a collection of framed jigsaw puzzle pictures that I’ve put together over the past few years.

If you want to chase boredom + have fun + have something amazing on your wall later on, you definitely don’t want to forget about this.

But beware, it can be addictive, at least for me! Just start slow to learn about methods, buy a 500 piece puzzle for a start and then move to a larger one.

8. Play a music game (if you’re musically intelligent).

Pick a music era/genre and listen to the songs from that specific category with your spouse or a friend. One of you picks a song and the other one tries to figure out as soon as possible whose and what song is it.

9. Play video games.

My boyfriend and I sometimes take our controllers and play video games such as car racing, action games. I personally love racing games and puzzle games in which you have to solve some problems or better, a crime.

10. If you own an Xbox Kinect or a WII console, you can’t miss these…

• karaoke
• dance choreography
• adventure or sports games
• guitar hero

11. Take a paper and a pen and write a story/poem.

If you’re more of a romance type, write a romantic story. If not, make it more of a fun one, or even horror if that’s what you’re into.

This activity will boost your imagination and maybe, just maybe this short story can turn into a novel, worth sharing and publishing. You never know where it might take you.

12. Make a movie marathon.

It can be a Lord of the rings style marathon or you watch more different kinds of movies. In my opinion it is quite interesting to make a marathon of 2 or 3 different genres like a romance, a crime and a comedy.

I personally recommend watching animated movies because they have a strong ‘happy’ effect and they help us feel more peaceful and stress-less, just like when we were as children. Me and my boyfriend love animated movies and many times would rather watch one of these instead. And no, they are not made for children only! I am 30 and I am not ashamed to say I watch animation.

13. Go to a cinema.

14. Go to a stand-up comedy.

Stand up comedy is a must especially if you were having a stressful week.  You’ll be laughing so hard that you’ll forget about all the problems that have been happening in the previous days.

15. Visit a local theatre.

It doesn’t always have to be a cinema. Going to the theatre is something different and exciting. Put on your best clothes, go see an interesting act and pretend you’re very knowledgeable in that area. It’s going to be fun, I promise!

16. Don’t forget about zip line.

If you’re more of the adrenaline type and don’t want to try something extreme, this is a great activity for a start. This year was the first time I tried zip lining and it was the best time. I would want to do this over and over again.

If you’re into speed but not extreme, if you’re not too afraid of the heights plus don’t want to miss out on the amazing view, this is it! If you’re not entirely familiar what ziplining is, this video will show you and probably convince you to try it out for yourself.

17. Kayaking or canoeing.

18. Organize your house (or something in your house).

Organization takes time (and willpower) and it is one of those activities (or should I say tasks?) that releases a lot of ‘happy’ hormones during the process. When you look at the result you’ll be so happy and proud about it and inspired to organize something else (maybe your clothes, underwear or make-up, or maybe just office supplies).

Organization can become addictive if you’re a person who likes to have things in order. If you want to know what I mean by organize, check this video I found recently. She is the true organizer, I could never be as organised but I am trying my best, you guys!

19. Make a try-on ‘contest’.

Become a model for a day. Go through all of your clothes, try on especially the ones you’re not usually wearing, combine them with each other and with you shoes to see what looks good or not, take selfies while at it, experiment as much as you can because you normally don’t have time for that before work.

That is why you usually wear the same bunch of clothes and the rest of them are just hanging there waiting for the right moment. Except that moment never comes.

So really try them on, prepare different combinations for your next workweek and if you still don’t feel like wearing these clothes, well, then here is my next suggestion…

20. Declutter your home.

It doesn’t sound like a fun task but don’t be so sure about it until you try it. When you suddenly get rid of the things you don’t need, have more space in your house and more air to breath, your heart feels lighter and you suddenly become more satisfied. There is a lot of burden in unnecessary stuff which we aren’t even aware of until we start declutterning and see the change in our mood.

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21. Print some photos.

If you own a quality camera on your DSLR or your smartphone, then you can print your own photos on a large format without a problem. Just imagine how it would look on your wall when your friends and family visit and they ask you who took the photo. You’ll be very proud that it was you who made it.

22. Buy some wall stickers and find a perfect place on the wall for them.

It can either be an image of something you like or it can be a quote. I personally love both, it brings a soul to the place, puts us in a better mood and it’s beautiful to look at.

23. Go window-shopping (or eye-shopping).

Even if you don’t buy anything, just checking through stuff and imagining how would they fit into your place is something we enjoy doing. Maybe one of these things will come in handy one day and you’ll know exactly where to find it without searching for it.

24. Experiment with wonderful new hairstyles.

There is no better time to experiment with your hair than when you have spare time. You can never do that before going somewhere because chances are that everything will go wrong. You have to be ready for that next dinner. Learn how to create a few new hairstyles in advance so when the time comes you’ll look more amazing than ever.

25. Watch funny videos.

26. DIY something.

I know this one is far from specific. Don’t worry about it. I’ve been there, a range of DIY is so wide that we feel overwhelmed too many times. That is why I have a post created especially for non-DIY-savvy, 20 super easy DIY ideas on a budget. So if you’re not an experienced DIY-er but are eager to learn a few new simple tricks for home improvement, you’re invited to read this post.

27. Play a game of cards.

Don’t know any games? Try these.

28. Play/solve sudoku or crosswords.

29. Go running.

30. Learn to juggle.

31. Prepare a bath (if you have one)

Light a few candles, put on some relaxing music and chill out in a hot bath doing nothing but thinking about good stuff. You may also read something while having a bath, that’s always a good idea.

32. Go swimming.

33. Ever tried bowling?

Now is your time.

34. How about a game of pool or darts?

That’s always a fun thing to do. It’ll kill boredom alright. It’s easy to spend 5 hours playing pool or darts without even knowing it.

35. Go for a test drive with the car you like.

Doesn’t cost you anything really, just be responsible and that’s it.

36. Just dance.

Turn on your favourite music and dance away the stress. Dancing helps your body and mind tremendously.

37. Have a board games night.

One of the most fun things there is to do at home. There are plenty of board games but here are the most recommended ones by Emily. Your place needs to have a few spare board games just in case.

38. Listen to podcasts, educational and inspirational videos.

39. Make’n’bake some bread.

40. Bake some yummy cookies.

Baking cookies really couldn’t be more simple. If you’re not an experienced baker or you don’t believe me, here is an absolutely yummy raspberry chocolate chip cookie recipe.

41. Visit a ZOO in your local area and spend an entire afternoon there.

42. Be a dog walker in your neighbourhood.

43. Visit an animal shelter, play with pets and take their dogs for a walk.

44. Learn a foreign language.

Learning a new language is more entertaining than you might think. Be ready to laugh your ass off while acquiring this new skill, not to mention you’ll become much more confident and proud of yourself.

The coolest and free website for learning many new languages is Duolingo (totally recommend it, I’m actually kinda’ addicted to it because it’s so much fun). You may also try Babbel, many people recommend it but I haven’t tried it for myself yet.

45. Prepare popcorn.

46. Go to a café with a nice view to just sit, relax and read something.

47. Watch the sunset.

48. Have a picnic in the park.

Bring some food and drink or some snacks, a good book (you’ve probably noticed by now how I always involve reading in almost anything), blanket and enjoy the day. One of my favourite ‘activities’.

49. Go stargazing ( + photograph the stars if you have a DSLR camera).

50. Go to the library.

51. Sightseeing.

52. Set an appointment in a beauty salon.

53. Meditate.

54. Solving riddles.

Not only is exciting and brings satisfaction after solving a riddle but it also drives your thoughts away from everyday worries. If you find it difficult to distract yourself from these exhausting thoughts, riddles are exactly what you need.

55. Take a sauna.

I finally got to sauna although it should be the first on my list, that’s how much I love it and find it relaxing. If you’re looking for something to ease your mind and make your body feel lighter, sauna is the real deal.

56. Pick up berries or fruit.

57. Start gardening.

You’re probably a little skeptical but let me tell you that gardening doesn’t have to be a stressful obligation but a rather therapeutical and fun activity. Just go slow, don’t try to do too much at once otherwise it will become exhausting. A few square feet of herbs and flowers planting will do just fine in the beginning. If you don’t have a garden, you can try indoor gardening. Yeah, it’s a thing.

58. Take dance lessons.

59. Feed the ducks and swans.

Go to the nearest lake or river, bring some old bread or other appropriate food and watch them gather around the food. There’s something awfully therapeutical about this I cannot explain it by words. Try it for yourself.

60. Buy inexpensive and cute little things for your house.

It doesn’t mean you have to spend a lot, set a low budget and go buy stuff like cute pillows for your living room and other home decoration accessories.

61. Daydreaming.

It sure doesn’t sound like an activity but it is something we all like to do sometimes plus it  does chase the boredom away. I am capable of spending quite some time daydreaming and visualizing my future vacations, my future home and my future life in general.

62. Go to a concert.

If you do have some extra money, you might want to spend it on concert of one of your favorite artists rather than buying something. I honestly believe that spending money on creating beautiful memories is more important than on buying stuff.

63. Reflect on your life, create an in-depth list of all your achievements and things you are grateful for.

64. Make an annual plan (or a life plan).

65. Grab your notebook or a laptop and go work outside if possible.

66. Horseback riding.

That is something I’ve been meaning to get to when I have the opportunity (there is always something else I have to or want to do, I guess I just want to do too many things)

67. Organize a neighbourhood cleanup.

68. Take an online course.

Related post – 33 Free online courses you should take immeadiately

69. Read a book you’ve been meaning to read (or a magazine).

Here are 10 incredible personal development books that will change your life.

70. Have a (unique) yummy homemade pizza night.

I love to try different kind of pizzas. Why don’t you have a weekly pizza night with different pizza each time? Maybe you’ll finally find your all time favourite. Here are top 10 homemade pizza recipes.

71. Prepare a romantic dinner.

And I mean a delicious dinner with candles, glass of wine and everything. And eat your dinner slowly, no need to rush. We are always in a hurry anyways, you deserve to have one slow dinner for a change.

72. Play pen and pencil games.

Here are 10 best pen and pencil games you will ever know.

73. Scan your old photographs (and videos).

74. Have a fix-everything day.

75. Rearrange the furniture in your house.

Having the same ol’ house arrangement can start to become a little boring after a while and making some changes makes your house exciting and it feels like new again.

Some people make rearrangements more frequently than other and there are some people that don’t even come to the idea. If you haven’t thought about it before, now is a good time. Trust me, a little home refreshing never hurt anybody.

76. Write down your bucket list and start making it happen one by one.

77. Have a Pinterest ideas hunt.

Caution: This might take your whole afternoon!

Don’t say I didn’t warn you.

78. Visit garage sales.

79. Have your own garage sale.

80. Visit your local museums.

81. Go bike riding/skating/rollerskating.

82. Volunteer.

83. Drive around with no particular destination in mind, just enjoy the ride.

84. Start a collection.

85. Go to the aquarium.

86. Write a diary or a journal.

87. Rock climbing.

88. Create your own cook-book.

89. Collect and paint rocks.

I started this for the first time last year and it feels great to collect big rounded rocks and paint them with acrylic color + it’s an awesome home decoration. Look at one of my favourites.

And this image below is something I painted recently because I was in a lot of stress. Not only it is a fun thing to do but it is also a good therepy in these tough times.

90. Go fishing.

91. Hit the gym.

92. Have a barbecue.

If you have a backyard or at least a balcony, enjoy your day-off by having a good ol’ barbecue and some good music.

93. Swing at a local playground.

94. Practice yoga and pilates.

95. Have a quiet evening with a glass of wine.

If you’re old enough, of course. 

96. Draw your dream house floor-plan.

97. Join a sewing club.

98. Go ice skating.

99. Go to the amuzement park (or just a roller-coaster).

100. Escape room.

101. Play chess.

102. TIe-dYe your old shirts.

Here is an awesome short video guide of how to tie dye shirts.

103. Spend an afternoon in an adrenaline park.

104. Home portrait shooting.

Here is a short video of setting a DIY photography studio (on a budget).

105. Collect leaves in the fall (for home decoration).

106. Play a ball game.

Whether it’s volleyball, football or just some ordinary ball-throwing game, it doesn’t matter… as long as you’re having a good time playing it.

107. Read FaceBook comments and leave super nice comments wherever appropriate.

108. Paint some clay flower pots.

If you want some awesome ideas for painting flower pots, here they are.

109. Join community sports.

110. Go watch a sports game in your area.

111. Go hiking.

112. Learn to crochet.

Here is just an idea for beginners and here are also great crochet tutorials you’ll absolutely love.

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